User blog comment:ImmortalDragonBorn/The War of Mossflower/@comment-15113825-20131026151935

''In the sandstone caves where Asmodeus once lived, the Redwallers were preparing for an assault. They retrieved their air rifles, made by Ben, a former smith. The air resevoirs for the rifles also served as butts for the rifles. They attached them to the massive wagon mounted pump. With a hand pump, more than a thousand strokes were required to fire 30 steel balls. With the wagon mounted one, it was reduced to around 200. ''

''A gruff looking otter looked at a short fox sitting in the corner, polishing her dirk. He cleared his throat.''